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Publish With Us - Submissions Are Open

5/27/2016

 
Authors take note: we are open for submissions and are currently seeking horror short stories for volume two of Shadows And Teeth.

We seek non-exclusive publishing rights for short stories, meaning that if you publish your short story with us, you can publish it elsewhere. Below are our submission criteria. If you are interested, please click the button below that to be taken to our online submissions form.

Short Story Criteria
​- Content: Original, previously unpublished short stories.
- Length: 6,000 to 10,000 words.
- Setting: Real world contemporary; 1960's to present day.
​- Genre: Strictly horror with emphasis on suspense.
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Big Praise For A Growing Indie Press

5/27/2016

 
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For Immediate Release
Miami Lakes, FL -- ​Shadows And Teeth, published by Darkwater Syndicate, has been on the market for hardly a month but it's already garnering serious press. The book is a collection of ten terrifying tales from an international team of authors as varied as the stories themselves – an executive producer from Los Angeles, California, two authors from the U.K., the "Queen of Croatian Horror," and two exceptionally talented student authors from Monsignor Pace High School, just to name a few. Less than a month after its release, the book was honored as a finalist in the 2016 International Book Awards, in the category of Fiction: Anthologies.
To put things in perspective, this year there were over 1,500 total contest entries. The small press's anthology competed against books from such major and international publishing houses as Penguin Random House, Tor/Forge, and hundreds more. There was one winner and two co-equal finalists, of which Shadows And Teeth was one. What this means, according to the contest organizers, is this: "By placing in this year’s awards, you have beat out 80% of your fellow entrants."

This is a remarkable accomplishent for everyone who helped make this the outstanding book it is. The authors, in order of appearance, are: Antonio Simon, Jr., Trevor Boelter, Mia Bravo, Mark Meier, J.S. Watts, Paige Reiring, Rich Phelan, Viktoria Faust, Brittany Gonzalez, and Darren Worrow.

​Shadows And Teeth is the first volume in a yearly anthology. This year’s edition features a foreword by Miami-based veteran author, Ramiro Perez de Pereda (Forgotten Spaces, The Many Deaths of Cyan Wraithwate). It is currently available in paperback and ebook (all major formats), on Amazon and at major retailers. An audiobook version is coming soon.
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From The Mind & Mouth Of Cav Sweeny, Vol. #1

5/20/2016

 
Watch out -- he's at it again. Our esteemed business guru and motivational speaker, Cavanaugh Sweeny, has regaled us with a new series of animated GIF's. Each animation imparts a nugget of knowledge straight from his noggin. So, regardless of whether it's your personal or professional life, Uncle Cav has something to say (and sell you) that won't do much more than pad his retirement fund. Stay tuned, as he'll be releasing two new ones each week. If you like this and want more, check out his book: Your Life Sucks, Buy This Book!
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Cav Sweeny's Tips #1
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Cav Sweeny's Tips #2

Applause And Acclaim For Shadows And Teeth

5/6/2016

 
If you're like most people, you appreciate a good scary story. But why settle just for good when you can have ten critically-acclaimed horror stories by an international cadre of authors? Here's what the critics are saying about our newest book, Shadows And Teeth.

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"Each story is uniquely written by a talented author, and the writing styles varied so that each story stood out on its own... I highly recommend "Shadows and Teeth" for fans of horror... I really look forward to future volumes in this fantastic series."
-- ​ReaderViews Reviews

"Shadows And Teeth makes for exquisite reading for those who like dark stories filled with horror, bloodshed, demons, and the bizarre. The anthology delivers tense thrills. Each story excels in its craft and provides horror readers with twists and turns that are unexpected and engrossing...

The only prerequisite for complete appreciation of this powerful collection is a penchant for the macabre. Each tale is a surprising celebration not of life, but of death and the things that genuinely frighten us. I recommend Shadows And Teeth for fans of a good scare.​"
​-- Midwest Book Review

Ten authors, ten stories, one unique horror experience. Click the button below to purchase your copy of Shadows And Teeth today. It's available in paperback, and all ebook formats.
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